It’s not common for a business owner to feel like they are alone in their journey, especially if they work from home, or have a small retail outlet. However, there are thousands of other people in the same position as you, and it can be quite educational to meet up with them and discuss ideas…
Nearly everyone who knows about Bitcoins has an opinion on its future. A multitudinous sea of optimists are saying that Bitcoins have ushered in a new era in international monetary operations and exchange and they believe that Bitcoins will do for money what the automobile did for transportation. That said, traders are flocking to Bitcoins…
Despite the many setbacks to the Bitcoin platform (like the shutting down of the world’s largest Bitcoin trading platform, Mt. Gox, hacking of Bitcoin wallets), it has not dampened the appetite for the cryptocurrency. The BitPay directory lists over 30,000 businesses and non-profits that accept Bitcoins and the number is till growing. Why has the…
The house building boom in the UK has led to an increase in job creation due to construction companies hiring more employees to keep up with the demand in house building (it jumped from 62.7 to 66.6 in one month). Reports say that these have put job creation in pre-recession rates which helps the UK’s…
We have seen a number of new challenger banks merge over recent years. Some have a bolt from other brands such as Virgin Money, with their takeover of Northern rock, and Tesco bank. Others are developing themselves from fresh such as Metroline. These challenger banks are helping to address the needs of UK small business.…
Most California-based entrepreneurs are optimistic about the future, according to a recent survey by California Bank & Trust (CB&T). Over 86 percent say their business is heading in the right direction, while 63 percent expect their company’s growth rate to increase in 2014. Most business owners in the Golden State are optimistic despite government regulations…
The next time you visit the high streets around London, take a look at the number of charity shops on an average stretch of road. Chances are that you’ll see plenty. Charity shops are great places for bargain hunters to frequent, and they’re also obviously a great source of revenue for a charity. What’s more,…
Inspired by our friends across the pond, the UK ran its own version of the US phenomenon known as ‘Small Business Saturday’ this year. With the aim of reviving our crumbling high streets, the event was injected with plenty of buzz and advertising. Our shadow Business Secretary was certainly enthusiastic: “Never in my wildest dreams…
There is a great focus on growing a strong relationship between companies and their customers. In 2014, marketing content and marketing approaches will be a bit more personalized to the targeted audience. Relevance is becoming the key element. This transfers onto every media and the term “quality advertising” changes significantly. All this is due to…
In his book titled “The Lean Startup“, author Eric Ries offers wonderful advice on how small businesses can often prevent potential failures by testing and validating their assumptions without expending too much capital. This is a wonderful book for anyone who is running their own business. According to a survey conducted by the National Federation…
